Beef Kebab Grain Bowls
with barley / cucumbers / chimichurri sauce

Name: Beef Kebab Grain Bowls
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/3 cup Cilantro, chopped; 1/4 cup Parsley, chopped; 2 cloves Garlic; 1 clove Shallots, chopped; 1 Tbsp Capers, drained and rinsed; 1 Tbsp Vinegar, red wine; 2 tsp Lime juice; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/3 cup Oil, cooking; 2 cloves Garlic, chopped; 2 Tbsp Oil, cooking; 1 Tbsp Soy sauce; 1 tsp Oregano; 2 tsp Mustard, Dijon; 8 Skewers, wooden or metal; 1 lb Steak, sirloin, cubed (sub any variety of steak); 1 Bell peppers, any color, cubed; 2/3 cup Barley, hulled and uncooked; 12 oz Cucumbers, diced; 1/2 cup Yogurt, plain or Greek; ~1/3 cup Chimichurri sauce (ingredients listed separately); 8 Beef Kebabs (ingredients listed separately)

Active: 45 min Total: 45 min

Original GF Paleo Vegetarian

The smoky flavor of the grilled beef in these kebabs is a great match for the fresh, herb flavor of chimichurri sauce.
Smarts: If you're short on time, skip the step to thread the beef and vegetables on the kebabs. Just saute everything on the stovetop.

Ingredients

Metric

Servings:

Chimichurri Sauce:

Cilantro - 1/3 cup , chopped
Parsley - 1/4 cup , chopped
Garlic - 2 cloves
Shallots - 1 clove , chopped
Capers - 1 Tbsp , drained and rinsed
Vinegar, red wine - 1 Tbsp
Lime juice - 2 tsp
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Oil, cooking - 1/3 cup

Beef Kebabs:

Garlic - 2 cloves , chopped
Oil, cooking - 2 Tbsp
Soy sauce - 1 Tbsp
Oregano - 1 tsp
Mustard, Dijon - 2 tsp
Skewers, wooden or metal - 8
Steak, sirloin - 1 lb , cubed (sub any variety of steak)
Bell peppers, any color - 1 , cubed

Beef Kebab Grain Bowls:

Barley, hulled and uncooked - 2/3 cup
Cucumbers - 12 oz , diced
Yogurt, plain or Greek - 1/2 cup
Chimichurri sauce (ingredients listed separately) - ~1/3 cup
Beef Kebabs (ingredients listed separately) - 8

Prep

Barley - Double if making Thursday’s meal. Bring a saucepan of water to boil. Salt water generously and add barley. Cook for 45 to 55 minutes, until tender but not soggy. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Make marinade - Chop garlic (portion for kebabs). Combine garlic with oil (portion for kebabs), soy sauce, oregano, and mustard. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Soak skewers - If cooking on an outdoor grill with wooden skewers, soak skewers in water for 30 minutes before cooking. This will help prevent the skewers from burning; skip if cooking on stovetop.
Beef - Slice beef into cubes. Tenderize with a fork. (Can be done up to 2 days ahead)
Marinate beef - Combine beef with marinade. Marinate for at least 20 minutes and up to 1 day. (Can be done 1 day ahead)
Bell peppers - Slice bell peppers into cubes (these are for the kebabs, so make them large enough to thread onto skewers). (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Make chimichurri sauce - Double if making Wednesday’s meal. If prepping right before cooking and using grill, get grill heating before continuing with prep. Combine cilantro, parsley, garlic (portion for chimichurri), shallots, capers, vinegar, lime juice, salt, and oil (portion for chimichurri) in a blender or a food processor. Add more oil if it’s too thick. Season to taste with salt or more lime juice. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Cucumbers - Dice cucumbers. (Can be done up to 2 days ahead)
Prepare kebabs - Thread skewers through beef and bell peppers. Discard marinade. (Note: If you're short on time, you can skip the skewers and just saute the beef and vegetables in a skillet.) (Can be done 1 day ahead)

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Make

If making kebabs on a grill: Heat grill to 500F / 260C degrees.
Season beef with some salt and pepper.
Whisk together chimichurri (if doubled reserve half for Wednesday) and yogurt.
If making kebabs on a grill: Brush heated grates with some cooking oil. Place kebabs on heated grates and grill for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and grill for another 2 to 3 minutes. Close grill and cook for another 2 to 4 minutes, until beef is cooked to your liking.
If making kebabs on the stovetop: Heat a grill pan. Brush pan with some cooking oil. Place kebabs on heated pan and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, pressing down firmly with a spatula. Flip and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes, until beef is cooked to your liking. (Alternatively, saute beef and bell peppers without skewers in askillet.)
Reheat barley (reserve half if doubled) in the microwave.
Divide barley between bowls. Top bowls with beef and peppers (you can remove beef from kebabs first if you prefer), cucumbers, and yogurt-chimichurri sauce. Enjoy!

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